Important Dates for Enrolling Students

Please check back throughout the summer as dates are subject to change.

First Year Students

May 1	Student-Athlete Medical Paperwork All incoming students who are planning to participate in varsity sports are required to complete the medical screening process by July 1st.
May 5	Update your Contact Information Welcome to Willamette! We look forward to supporting you throughout the enrollment process, and in order to be most effective, we need updated contact information for you and your family. Please fill out the 'Contact Information Update' on your Applicant Status Page.
May 7	Welcome Email Welcome Email from Advising & Registration: Includes information about setting up your network access and Willamette University email account; Contact Information: (503) 370-6573
May 7th - arrival	Early Advising with Accessible Education Services If you have an IEP or 504 in high school (or believe that you should have one), please contact Accessible Education Services (accessible-info@willamette.edu) to assess what accommodations will be appropriate to support your academic success. If you believe you are autistic or have ADHD, please contact Accessible Education Service (accessible-info@willamette.edu) about what supports are available.
May 8	Submit your Colloquium Preferences Review the College Colloquium course options and submit your Colloquium Preference Form. Please note: the Colloquium Preference Registration Form is now close. To submit your preferences please contact the Dean's office at 503-370-6573 or advising@willamette.edu.
May 12	Fill out the Advising Questionnaire Submit the advising questionnaire to prepare for your advising appointment
By May 15	Create a Willamette email account & submit Colloquium preferences Create your Willamette email account Read online instructions to create Willamette email account Review the College Colloquium offerings Submit your College Colloquium preferences Please note: the Colloquium Preference Registration Form is now close. To submit your preferences please contact the Dean's office at 503-370-6573 or advising@willamette.edu.
Week of May 20	Housing registration information distributed Paying For College Mailing Summarizes estimated costs and financial aid for fall semester Provides instructions for student loan processing Reviews options for paying fall balance due (payment plan, parent loan, and/or private loan)
May 22	Placement Exams Take a language placement exam and review the math placement guidelines.

By June 1	Electronic notification of College Colloquium placement Advising & Course Registration Questionnaire
June 1	Request your final HS transcript and official test scores Transcripts should be sent to: The Office of Admission, Willamette University, 900 State St., Salem OR 97301.
June 3-28	Advising and registration phone appointments are arranged Colloquium preferences and Questionnaire must be submitted before we will call to set up your registration appointment We will contact you using information given in the Questionnaire Registration continues through early July
Starting June 5	Complete your new student profile To better welcome you during Opening Days and improve your experience at Willamette as an incoming student, we ask you to take a moment to complete a short profile which will provide us with your interests and basic contact information. ID Card Photos Submit your ID card photo online using the provided form.
By June 5	Placement Exams (Completed at least 24 hours before your registration appointment) Complete foreign language placement exams online (by June 5)
June 8 - July 17	Update your Emergency Contact Information Fill out your emergency contact information through SAGE. You'll find detailed instructions online.
Week of June 8	Orientation Opening Days and Jump Start Information mailed, including your Opening Days Group information
By June 14	Housing agreement due to Housing & Conferences in the Bearcat BnB.

July 1 - July 31	Jump Start registration Jump Start online application opens. Apply as early as possible, space is limited.
July 1 - Aug 1	Complete Health History & Immunization Information Submit your online health history & immunization information to Bishop Wellness Center via the Student Health Portal. Information about SB 274 will be included per Oregon Law.
July 5 - Aug 1	Complete U Got This!
Week of July 6	Student Accounts Office information mailed The Student Account office will send you a letter regarding your online statement, the billing process, payment options and other important matters.
Week of July 13th	Tuition & fees statement Your tuition & fees statement will be posted to your online account, and a paper copy sent via regular mail.
July 17	Hall assignments Hall assignments are emailed to your Willamette University email accoun
Week of July 20th	Complete "Student Financial Responsibility Agreement" All students are required to accept the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement, which outlines the financial terms and conditions associated with enrollment at Willamette. Simply log into Bill+Payment and the agreement will appear on your screen. You must click "I Agree" prior to the first day of classes, August 31st.
July 20	Complete Student Health Insurance Waiver Complete your Student Health Insurance Waiver online by September 14, 2020 Opt out of the CAFES Fee CAFES Fee opt out process begins. Must opt out by Sept 14, 2020.
July 31	Housing assignments and roommate information available in the Bearcat BnB. An email will be sent to students when this is available for viewing.

August 1	Final HS transcript and official test scores are due Transcripts should be sent to: The Office of Admission, Willamette University, 900 State St., Salem OR 97301.
Week of August 1st	Financial Aid mailer to Federal Work Study Eligible Students on “How to find a job on campus” An email will be sent to students which outlines how to find and apply for jobs on campus. Parking permits are required by the last Monday in August. Apply online and your permit will be delivered to your campus mail box.
By Aug 5	Room number and roommate information is emailed to your Willamette University email account
Aug 18-19	Move in for New Entering CAS students. We are assigning dates and times in order to maintain social distancing. Your move in date and time will be emailed to your Willamette email address. Housing Calendar
Late August	Jump Start Jump Start Program Begins
Aug 19-23	Orientation Opening Days 2020
August 22	Music Theory Assessment If you plan on being a music major or minor you must take the Music Theory Assessment. Find more information on the audition webpage.
August 22 - 27	Music Auditions Auditions for lessons and ensembles are open to all students regardless of whether you're interested in pursuing a major in music. Find more information on the audition webpage.
Aug 24	First Day of CAS Classes and Student Financial Responsibility Agreement First Day of CAS Classes. Due date for fall semester tuition and fees. Deadline to complete your Student Financial Responsibility Agreement

Transfer Students

May 5	Update your Contact Information Welcome to Willamette! We look forward to supporting you throughout the enrollment process, and in order to be most effective, we need updated contact information for you and your family. Please fill out the 'Contact Information Update' on your Applicant Status Page.
May 7th - arrival	Early Advising with Accessible Education Services If you have an IEP or 504 in high school (or believe that you should have one), please contact Accessible Education Services (accessible-info@willamette.edu) to assess what accommodations will be appropriate to support your academic success. If you believe you are autistic or have ADHD, please contact Accessible Education Service (accessible-info@willamette.edu) about what supports are available.
May 12 - Arrival	Welcome Emails Within the first few days of depositing, you'll receive two welcome emails from Advising and Registration with information about preparing for academic advising and creating your Willamette email account. Fill out the Advising Questionnaire Submit the advising questionnaire to prepare for your advising appointment
By May 15	Create a Willamette email account & confirm/update your emergency contact information Create your Willamette email account Read online instructions to create Willamette email account
Week of May 20	Housing registration information distributed Paying For College Mailing Summarizes estimated costs and financial aid for fall semester Provides instructions for student loan processing Reviews options for paying fall balance due (payment plan, parent loan, and/or private loan)
May 22	Placement Exams Take a language placement exam and review the math placement guidelines.

June 1	Review the Transfer Student Advising Manual
Starting June 1	Complete your new student profile To better welcome you during Opening Days and improve your experience at Willamette as an incoming student, we ask you to take a moment to complete a short profile which will provide us with your interests and basic contact information. Review the Transfer Student Advising Manual
June 3-30	Advising and registration phone appointments are arranged
Starting June 5	ID Card Photos Submit your ID card photo online using the provided form.
By June 5	Placement Exams (Completed at least 24 hours before your registration appointment) Complete foreign language placement exams online (by June 5)
June 8 - July 17	Update your Emergency Contact Information Fill out your emergency contact information through SAGE. You'll find detailed instructions online.
Week of June 8	Orientation Opening Days and Jump Start Information mailed, including your Opening Days Group information
By June 14	Housing agreement due to Housing & Conferences in the Bearcat BnB.

July 1 - July 31	Jump Start registration Jump Start online application opens. Apply as early as possible, space is limited.
July 1 - Aug 1	Complete Health History & Immunization Information Submit your online health history & immunization information to Bishop Wellness Center via the Student Health Portal. Information about SB 274 will be included per Oregon Law.
July 5 - Aug 1	Complete U Got This!
Week of July 6	Student Accounts Office information mailed The Student Account office will send you a letter regarding your online statement, the billing process, payment options and other important matters.
Week of July 8th	Tuition & fees statement Your tuition & fees statement will be posted to your online account, and a paper copy sent via regular mail.
July 17	Hall assignments Hall assignments are emailed to your Willamette University email accoun
July 20	Complete Student Health Insurance Waiver Complete your Student Health Insurance Waiver online by September 14, 2020 Opt out of the CAFES Fee CAFES Fee opt out process begins. Must opt out by Sept 14, 2020.
Week of July 20th	Complete "Student Financial Responsibility Agreement" All students are required to accept the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement, which outlines the financial terms and conditions associated with enrollment at Willamette. Simply log into Bill+Payment and the agreement will appear on your screen. You must click "I Agree" prior to the first day of classes, August 31st.
July 23	Opt out of the Green Initiative Fee
July 31	Housing assignments and roommate information available in the Bearcat BnB. An email will be sent to students when this is available for viewing.

Week of August 1st	Financial Aid mailer to Federal Work Study Eligible Students on “How to find a job on campus” An email will be sent to students which outlines how to find and apply for jobs on campus. Parking permits are required by the last Monday in August. Apply online and your permit will be delivered to your campus mail box.
By Aug 5	Room number and roommate information is emailed to your Willamette University email account
Aug 18-19	Move in for New Entering CAS students. We are assigning dates and times in order to maintain social distancing. Your move in date and time will be emailed to your Willamette email address. Housing Calendar
Late August	Jump Start Jump Start Program Begins
Aug 19-23	Orientation Opening Days 2020
Aug 21	Speed Orientation Speed Orientation is a one-day optional alternative to Opening Days and is recommended for students who live off campus as well as football, volleyball, and soccer student athletes. All students are welcome to participate in traditional Opening Days.
August 22	Music Theory Assessment If you plan on being a music major or minor you must take the Music Theory Assessment. Find more information on the audition webpage.
August 22 - 27	Music Auditions Auditions for lessons and ensembles are open to all students regardless of whether you're interested in pursuing a major in music. Find more information on the audition webpage.
Aug 24	First Day of CAS Classes and Student Financial Responsibility Agreement First Day of CAS Classes. Due date for fall semester tuition and fees. Deadline to complete your Student Financial Responsibility Agreement

First Year & Transfer Student Checklist

There are a few tasks you need to complete before you will begin your journey at Willamette. Once you have created your Willamette email account, you will be able to access the new student checklist.

Student Checklist